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The Taxman Cometh - the Lament of the Self Employed

His knees shake, he's feeling weak
His hands tremble and he cannot speak
He got an email early afternoon 
It's tax time again - it's much too soon 

His accountant queries things long past 
But his filing system is not up to task 
Bits of paper cover the floor 
As he prints reports by the score 

He can't remember, his mind won't budge 
What he's declared and what he's fudged 
IRD is breathing down his neck 
Wanting answers now - he is a wreck! 

Interest is charged,  he is aghast 
Late paid penalties are mounting fast
A refund due would be as nice as pie 
But it's more likely pigs can fly 

Complex tax rules blow his mind.... 
It's a bloody stressful taxing time

Copyright © Julie Draper

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